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Hull's Proclamation
General William Hull issued a proclamation to upper Canada trying to get them to join the US in the fight against Britain. The proclamation backfired and the US lost Detroit to Britain. http://historysc1.blogspot.com/2012/03/major-general-isaac-brock-his-thoughts.html -
Seige of Detriot
The Native American leader Tecumseh along with Sir Isaac Brock, caused William Hull to surrender. The British forces seiged Detroit from the Americans.
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Battle of Queenston Heights
This was the first major battle of the War of 1812, and resulted in a win for Britain. It was the United States second attempt to invade Canada.
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Battle of Raisin River
Largest battle fought on Michigan soil. Americans were set to drive Britain out of Frenchtown, but failed. Major loss for America.
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Laura Second
She walked 20 miles to let the British know the track that the American troops were going to take. She was a Canadian heroine.
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Battle of Chateauguay
Lt Charles de Salaberry was critical in the British military in keeping American troops out of Montreal.
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Treaty of Ghent
Treaty ended the war of 1812 between US and Britain.
http://automotivedesign2015.com/treaty/treaty-of-ghent.html